Science Education Begins With a Question 

At the Smithsonian Science Education Center, we connect students and their communities to Smithsonian Science through hands-on, inquiry-centered experiences, because we believe the questions students ask can change the world—but we can’t do it alone. 

Your support helps us bring science curriculum, resources, and professional development programs to students and educators worldwide, empowering the next generation to explore real-world challenges and create solutions that shape a better future. 

The Impact of Your Generosity is Clear 

Thanks to donors like you, the Smithsonian Science Education Center is moving science education beyond the page and into the hands of students and educators around the world. In 2025, we reached: ​

• Directly served over 3.6 million students, indirectly reached over 8.5 million students globally 
• Over 2,300 U.S. school districts using our award-winning Smithsonian Science for the Classroom curriculum 
• Our curriculum received an "all green" rating, and was also designated one of the "Best in STEM"   
• Engaged and supported over 100,00 educators worldwide  
• Hosted over 20 Professional Development opportunities for STEM educators 
• Engaged in over 20 education outreach activities 
• 118 countries using the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guides and resources 
• Developed a new game, sourcebook, lesson sets, guidebook, and two eBooks 
• Nearly 700,000 clicks on our digital resources and games

Join Us in Transforming K-12 Education Through Science 

Science begins with a question, but turning curiosity into scientific literacy requires your support.  

Since the Smithsonian Science Education Center receives no federal funding, every donation makes a difference. Together, we can inspire the next generation of problem-solvers and innovators.